Root Canals
In the center of each of our teeth is a canal space that houses the “pulp” or nerve tissue of the tooth. As stimuli approach the pulp – whether decay, cracks, fillings, or as teeth wear down over time – the pulp is more likely to become inflamed. If the inflammation is irreversible, you may experience a toothache, or sometimes the tooth dies and an infection follows. Root canal therapy is a way we can clean out that canal space, fill and seal it, and allow you to keep a tooth that would otherwise have to be removed.